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Topic: Pics of QM2 in Athens

Mr_Cunard
First Class Passenger
Member # 4649

posted 08-09-2004 03:16 AM

Hi all,
I was wondering with the Olympics on.. Is the QM2 still goign to be a hotel ship? If so has anyone got any pics of her docked in the harbour?

Cheers

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Ocean Liners
First Class Passenger
Member # 4013

posted 08-09-2004 03:26 AM

QM2 is scheduled to arrive Piraeus(Athens) on Aug 11.

[ 08-09-2004: Message edited by: Ocean Liners ]

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Mr_Cunard
First Class Passenger
Member # 4649

posted 08-09-2004 05:01 AM

Ohh thanks for that i didnt know

cheers

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steeplechase
First Class Passenger
Member # 4056

posted 08-09-2004 07:53 AM

Mr Cunard did not know where QM2 was? Boy are we in trouble.

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Brian_O
First Class Passenger
Member # 3910

posted 08-09-2004 05:40 PM

quote:
Originally posted by steeplechase:
Mr Cunard did not know where QM2 was? Boy are we in trouble.

I guess he hasn't found THIS link yet.

Brian

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Ocean Liners
First Class Passenger
Member # 4013

posted 08-12-2004 03:31 AM

Here's a link to MPA News

THE "QUEEN MARY II" SAILED INTO THE PORT OF PIRAEUS

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thulewx
First Class Passenger
Member # 1907

posted 08-12-2004 06:17 AM

Just saw on CNN Headline news, pix of the QM2 at Piraeus - they say it's a special "Olympic pier" with extra security...

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 08-12-2004 11:28 AM

On a side note, what is the connection between the Bush family and Latsis family?

quote:
From MPA News:
Meanwhile, the yacht with former US President George Bush Senior, his wife and his two granddaughters (daughters of US President George Bush Junior) arrived at the sea region of Molivos, in the northeastern Aegean island of Lesvos today.
They arrived in Greece yesterday to attend the Athens Olympic Games. Their yacht that belongs to the Latsis family of shipowners will sail into the port of Piraeus tomorrow.

[ 08-12-2004: Message edited by: Keitaro ]

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Thad
First Class Passenger
Member # 1224

posted 08-12-2004 12:24 PM

A few pics of her in Piraeus curtesy of the Athens News Agency

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Johan
First Class Passenger
Member # 4458

posted 08-12-2004 12:33 PM

Who will be staying on QM2 ?

I heard she was meant by the IOC for receiving heads of state - the russian president Putin, french president Chirac ?

The Belgian king comes to the opening ceremonies - will he stay there ? Other kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers, royals ... ?

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Thad
First Class Passenger
Member # 1224

posted 08-12-2004 12:35 PM

I have read that former President Bush, his wife and the two Bush Girls will be on board, as well as the USA Men's Basketball team. Not sure whom else, but it should be interesting to see.

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joe at travelpage
Administrator
Member # 622

posted 08-12-2004 12:55 PM

I know of at least one CruiseTalker who is on board for the entire charter. Hopefully, we will get a report back about the trip.

Joe at TravelPage.com

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RobHolland
First Class Passenger
Member # 3779

posted 08-12-2004 02:13 PM

Putin will stay onboard the Westerdam. And Bush & family will stay onboard a yacht chartered/borrowed by a (Greek?) shipowner, from what I've heard. QM2 will house Blair and his family.

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RobHolland
First Class Passenger
Member # 3779

posted 08-12-2004 02:16 PM

Putin will stay onboard the Westerdam. And Bush & family will stay onboard a yacht chartered/borrowed by a (Greek?) shipowner, from what I've heard. QM2 will house Blair and his family.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 08-12-2004 02:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ocean Liners:
Here's a link to MPA News
THE "QUEEN MARY II" SAILED INTO THE PORT OF PIRAEUS

It would be nice if that news service used a nice photo of the completed and freshly painted QM2. The sea trial photos used do not show her to her best advantage.

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Brian_O
First Class Passenger
Member # 3910

posted 08-13-2004 12:36 AM

quote:
Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:
It would be nice if that news service used a nice photo of the completed and freshly painted QM2. The sea trial photos used do not show her to her best advantage.

It would also be nice if they could get the name right. Queen Mary II was queen from 1689 to 1694. She reigned jointly with her husband William III (of Orange). The ship's name is Queen Mary 2 and there is no connection between the two.

Brian

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Onno
First Class Passenger
Member # 3071

posted 08-13-2004 06:04 AM

It looks like even the pictures are protected against virtual terrorism!

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